The Use of Guerilla Marketing In SMEs

Yüksekbilgili, Zeki (2014): The Use of Guerilla Marketing In SMEs. Published in: International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Review , Vol. 2, No. 2 (2014): pp. 2-7.

Abstract

Guerrilla marketing is defined as an advertising strategy, in which low-cost unconventional means are used, employs various techniques which keep costs at a minimum, and is often adopted by small companies. In this research, 100 SME’s that are working on different sectors in Istanbul have been reviewed to understand if these companies are aware of this marketing strategy and if they have ever used these tactics in their marketing. Although in former studies guerilla marketing is said to be adopted by small companies, this research shows that most of the Turkish SME’s had never used or willing to use guerilla marketing in their past or future marketing plans.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: guerilla marketing, turkish SME guerilla marketers, SME
• Subjects: M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M3 - Marketing and Advertising > M31 - Marketing

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